Doing something for the first time can make you very nervous and anxious. It is even worse if you are boarding a plane. Although the experience may be pleasant, the unpalatable things you have heard about flying may scare you. Beyond this, there are other important things that can disrupt your flight which are probably unaware of because you are flying for the first time. in line with this, Jumia Travel, the leading online travel agency shares 9 things first-time flyers must know to enjoy their flight.

Arrive at the airport super early

Whether you are travelling within or outside Nigeria, you should arrive at the airport super early. This will help calm your nerves. But if you are first time flyer and you arrive late, you would be disorganised and uncoordinated. Consequently, you may miss your flight. Alternatively, you can arrive a day earlier and lodge in one of those Lagos airport hotels.

Keep your carry-on bag small and light

You should carry a portable bag where you can keep your valuables like passports and other important travel documents. It is easier to reach, anytime you need them.

Get in your seat and power down

You do not need to show everyone on the plane that you are a first-time flyer. It will simply reveal your stupidity. When you get on board, choose your seatmate carefully, sit and switch off your phone or place it on aeroplane mode.

Do not tip indiscriminately

There is nothing wrong with tipping. You can if you want to. However, don’t just tip everyone that demand money from you. You may end up tipping them with all your pocket money.

Avoid junk food

Eat proper food, not junk. You do not want to throw up at the airport or on the plane. It is highly possible that you may throw up because you are overwhelmed or anxious.

Don’t carry cash

It is not advisable to carry cash when you are flying let alone for the first time. You may lose your money. Before you travel, contact your bank to know how you can get an ATM card that you can use anywhere in the world. Besides, if you want to carry cash, do not carry too much cash.

Do not patronise touts to exchange money

There are all sorts characters at the airport. So, be careful who you deal with. Never patronise touts especially when it has to do with currency exchange. They may change the money at a higher rate or give you fake currencies. There are bureau de Change wherever you are travelling to.

Bring your headset

Your headset will keep you company when you are bored or anxious. You can listen to your favourite music. This will distract you from your worries about flying for the first time.

Don’t be fearful

Do not think about all the stories you have heard about flying. You should believe that nothing will happen. If you dwell on it for too long, you may end up not travelling. It is not easy but you have to ditch your fear or paranoia.


source: http://www.opinions.ng/9-must-know-tips-help-fly-like-pro-first-time/

cc: Lalasticlala, Mynd44

Nice one

I messed up on my 1st trip. I did the above mistakes,
A good info for 1st time travelers especially Overseas... within 9ja is no big deal. na we we

Only if happney65 Sabi all these before before

Dont be like my grand pa that was travelling abroad and was offered food and drinks in the plane, Old man rejected everything, Only for him to go over 12 hours journey on a hungry stomach, Papa thought it will be paid for by him, when he got to his destination and was complaining he was super hungry , they were shocked as this airline was known to be top notch in feeding their passengers. So they asked papa, didnt they serve food in the plane, Papa said they did but me i cant waste money on those expensive meals oo, Everyone just burst into laughter, Haaaa Papa you have dull yourself oo, Its all paid for, Its free, anything you order is free, You can even ask for more said one of my aunts. grandpa said seriously? He was so mad that on his return flight, he drank over 21 cups of tea and juice he ordered for more plates of food. if possible he would have gotten take away lol for your website design, blog design, Ecommerce websites visit www.leksmediaconcept.com or call 08173091370

Good

Mynd44 have you flown before?

Don't tip at all...

Use the toilet at your hotel or house before travelling and avoid drinking too much water. If beans is your weakness...Avoid it like Bisola did TTT.

Do not overdress because you go pull shoe, pull belt, pull every every...Dress simple.

Remember my first time ...

my heart comot for body as d plane enter sky ... then enta body back as the plane tire touch ground for destination

Lol what about witchcraft?

Additional: Be ready to get scared, cos as a first-time flyer, you will when the plane takes off

I see

This is for those who fly commercial.
My first flight will be in a chartered plane and the subsequent ones in my private jet.

Millionaire ambition
Forget billions make one idiot no come blow whistle for my head

joebeckz:
I messed up on my 1st trip. I did the above mistakes,
A good info for 1st time travellers

joebeckz:
I messed up on my 1st trip. I did the above mistakes,
A good info for 1st time travellers

Be ready to wait for long hours due to incessant delays and flight cancellations.

good one guy


my first time was


hmmmmm make i no talk sha


haha

Wear dark shades & bone ur face

good

BestySam:
Lol what about witchcraft?

u want to look 4 trouble habi.......kwantinu

bumi10:
good one guy

my first time was

hmmmmm make i no talk sha

haha

but we knw dat u are lyin...so no need

Okay.

leksmedia:
Dont be like my grand pa that was travelling abroad and was offered food and drinks in the place, Old man rejected everything, Only for him to go over 12 hours journey on a hungry stomach, Papa thought it was paid for , when he got to his destination and was complaining he was super hungry , they were shocked as this airline was known to be top notch in feeding their passengers. So they asked papa, didnt they serve food in the plane, Papa said they did but me i cant waste money on those expensive meals oo, Everyone just burst into laughter, Haaaa Papa you have dull yourself oo, Its all paid for, Its free, anything you order is free, You can even ask for more. grandpa was so mad that on his return flight, he drank over 21 cups of tea and juice he ordered for more food. if possible he would have gotten take away lol

Mmmm...I would like to know this airline your grandpa traveled with that offers an 'all-you-can-eat' food service. Are you sure it wasn't Edo Airline 'cos I am sure they are the only airline in the world that could offer such service...I heard they even have a swimming pool inside where you can relax while flying.

oh GOD when wil i reach AIRPORT

Laughing....

ihatebuhari:

OP stop wearing Extra load....

ihatebuhari:

madam stop wearing Extra load....

I was smiling immediately the plane took off. You know the feeling, that euphoria like eh.....
Guess that's one flight I'll never forget, best ever.

Thanks so much. Looking forward to when Blogging will take me out of Nigeria.